Cover a butterfly-shaped cookie with flavored cream cheese and a colorful assortment of fresh fruit to create this fun Butterfly Fruit Pizza. This sweet summer dessert tastes as amazing as it looks. A large cookie makes a wonderful canvas for frosted art or a bright arrangement of fruit. Over the years I’ve had so much fun…
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Brownie Beach
Enjoy some summertime fun in the kitchen with your kids baking and decorating a Brownie Beach, a gooey chocolate Pillsbury™ Brownie topped with peanut butter frosting and cookie crumb sand and a swirl of blue and white frosting waves. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury™. The opinions and text are…
STARFISH S’MORES – Fun Summer Treats
Make homemade marshmallows then turn them into adorably cute Starfish S’mores. This fun twist on a summer classic will add a touch of whimsy to any pool party or day at the beach. This post was originally published on July 14, 2011 and has been updated with a video tutorial as of July 9, 2018. When…
Beach Themed Party Ideas
Serve up some fun this summer by creating a colorful tablescape filled with festive under the sea treats and beach or pool party food. You can use all these creative Beach Themed Party Ideas when you host your back yard pool party, destination wedding, or summer graduation party. You might have noticed that it’s been a bit quieter than…
Red Solo Cup Cakes
You may not be able to drink from these Red Solo Cup Cakes, but they are sure to be consumed just as quickly as any liquid inside a plastic cup at your next party. What casual party is complete without drinks served in red cups? The plastic cups have become a staple at pool parties,…
Summer Appetizers – Savory Ice Cream Cones
Savory Ice Cream Cones Put a twist on your normal cone and make these simple Savory Ice Cream Cones! They’re so easy to make and are great Summer Appetizers for any party. This summer, my grocery store finally got some mini cake cones in stock. I’ve been hoping to find them in a store so I didn’t have…
Cake Pop Corn Dogs
Decorate a cake pop to look like a fun carnival treat. These Cake Pop Corn Dogs look like a meal but taste like dessert. As a kid you couldn’t get me to eat a corn dog. I used to think “corn bread around a hot dog, no thanks.” The only appeal they held for me…
Decorate Pie To Look Like A Beach Ball
Having a beach themed party and need a dessert idea? Try making this Decorate Pie To Look Like A Beach Ball! This fun dessert is a ball to make and is the perfect addition to your party! Summer is just about over, but I have a feeling it will be warm enough in Ohio to swim…
Rice Krispie Treat Sea Creatures
Rice Krispie Treat Sea Animals Use those beach sand molds in your kitchen and make some of these Rice Krispie Treat Sea Animals! These adorable treats are so much fun to make and your kids will absolutely love them! Today, I’m going to show you how to use sand molds, something your kids would normally use…
Caramel Rice Krispies Treat Sand Castle
Caramel Rice Krispies Treat Sand Castle Build a castle to be the center of attention at your beach themed party! This Caramel Rice Krispies Treat Sand Castle is a simple dessert that will have your guests’ jaws dropping! A vacation at the beach wouldn’t be complete, at least for kids, without building a sand castle. I can…
Sweet Serenity Stones – Cookies ‘n Cream Fudge Rocks with Inspirational Sayings
These Sweet Serenity Stones are the perfect treat to make and give to the special people in your life! They are delicious and unique, the best part of any gift you give! Just a few days ago I shared with you a recipe to make cookies ‘n cream fudge rocks for a fun Father’s Day…
Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish
Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish Looking for a beach themed treat to make for your next party? Try making these yummy Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish, they’re so simple and creative! It has felt like summer here in Dayton for quite a while now and honestly I have not been in the mood to spend my free time in…
